Forbes Article: "Why Your Vendors are Partners in Better Cloud Security"

Stephen Chen, NuCompass Senior Vice President, Technology & Security, authored an article in Forbes that focuses on data and security.

In the article, "Why Your Vendors are Partners in Better Cloud Security," Chen states that, "Although IT professionals today are focusing much of their attention on mitigating the risks coming from the newly remote workforce, there is another area of risk that is potentially as great but easily overlooked. That area is your extended network of suppliers and, by extension, their suppliers. Your cloud security chain is only as strong as the weakest link. When you look at it from a cybersecurity perspective, you can see that your cloud security posture relies on your entire supply chain."

Chen discussed data protection and risk mitigation options, saying "Although it's important to have trust in your suppliers, you also need visibility into their ongoing security compliance. It can't be just a one and done thing, such as during an RFP selection process. Many companies ensure suppliers meet stringent security standards at the start of a relationship but have little ongoing validation. In today's security environment, it really requires an always-on approach."

When bringing suppliers into compliance, there are two ways to approach it: The Stick Approach or The Carrot Approach. Click here to read the full article and Chen's recommendated approach.